Sticky duck-dogs with chopped mango slaw & Chinese crisps

Serve shredded hoisin duck in hot dog rolls with crunchy Asian slaw and pancakes baked into tortilla-style homemade chips

Lemon posset with sugared-almond shortbread

Making your own, individual citrus set puddings is even more impressive when served with homemade biscuits for scooping out the cream

Dad’s beef, mushroom & mustard pies

Individual steak pies with a mustard and cheddar cheese suet pastry, thick gravy and tender meat

Lamb burgers with tzatziki

Homemade burgers are always a winner – try this low-calorie, Greek spin with cucumber and mint yogurt and spicy patties

Vegetable vegan biriyani with carrot salad

A meat and dairy-free, Indian-inspired basmati rice dish with cauliflower, French beans, peas, potatoes, homemade curry paste and carrot salad

A good steak & kidney pie

An old favourite – a traditional steak and kidney pie, comfort food at its best.

Smashed avocado with crispy chicken, pickled onions & tortillas

Spread chunky homemade guacamole on flatbreads, use this southern-style fried chicken recipe to create goujons and serve with sweet onion topping

Real chicken nuggets with smoky BBQ sauce

Oven-baked not fried – but still crispy thanks to a secret ingredient. Serve with homemade relish for a family meal

Decorative stars

Leave the tinsel and bling for the Christmas tree and keep it simple with this tasteful finishing touch to your homemade cake

Honeycomb ice cream

Follow our guide to homemade honeycomb ice cream. We have two versions- one with a machine and one without

Sirloin steak sandwiches with smoky relish

Homemade relish and mayo make this prime cut baguette extra special

Crab mayonnaise with Melba toast & herb salad

Follow our step-by-step guide to plating up this elegant bistro-style dish of homemade paté and fragrant leaf salad